The Federal Government is still withholding the international passports of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh El-Zakzaky and his wife, Malama Zeenat, The Nation learnt on Thursday.
The couple was discharged and acquitted on July 28, 2021 by a High Court on charges of culpable homicide by Justice Gideon Kurada for lack of merit.
A group under the auspices of Concerned Abuja Residents (CAR) told reporters in Abuja at a briefing the government is still withholding their passports.
Chairman of CAR, Abdul Ayide, said the hindrance is delaying the duo from traveling abroad for medical treatment.
Ayide urged President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene and allow them travel to the hospital of their choice, adding their health is deteriorating.
The release of their passports, CAR said, will help sustain the calm and peace in Abuja.
A source close to El-Zakzaky, who spoke to our correspondent under anonymity, confirmed the development and said the couple needs to travel urgently for medical treatment.
“I can confirm to you that the government is still withholding their passports and urgent steps need to be taken for El-Zakzaky and his wife to travel for treatment,” the source said.
